Besides being difficult to use, curling irons can also damage your hair. On the other hand, hair rollers can be used for curling without the need for heat. Surprisingly, though, ordinary plastic straws can be used like rollers to style all kinds of hair! Depending on the technique you choose, a "straw roller" can create either tight curls or fluffy 1980s curls.
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Method 1 of 3: Preparing Hair
Step 1. Prepare the equipment
Before you start curling your hair with a straw, be sure to prepare everything you need. Both techniques in this article require the same equipment: a plastic straw, hair clips, scissors, and a spray bottle filled with water. You'll also need a wide-toothed comb and some large bobby pins to part your hair into sections.
- Cut all the ends of the bendable straws. If you have a straight, non-bent straw, you can use it right away. If you have a straight straw like this, you don't need scissors.
- If your hair needs to be left to dry long enough, you'll also need a scarf to cover your head while sleeping.
Step 2. Allow hair to dry
You don't have to clean your hair before you curl it, but if you've just shampooed your hair, wait for it to dry first. Avoid using a blow dryer so that your hair is not damaged by the heat.
- This technique of curling your hair with a straw can prevent your hair from drying out completely. If your hair tends to retain moisture and you want to create tight curls, try to blow dry your hair as much as possible before proceeding. However, if you want to create a fluffy curly hairstyle, this step is not very important because you can remove the straw before the hair is completely dry.
- If your hair has a natural texture, you also don't have to wait for it to dry completely before continuing. You can start using the straw roller while your hair is still damp or even wet if you prefer.
Step 3. Moisturize hair and apply hair styling products
This will make your hair bouncy while keeping the style longer, especially if your hair tends to dry out easily. First, use a product that moisturizes your hair, such as a leave-in conditioner. Continue by using one of the hair styling products below according to your hair type.
- If your hair is thin, use mousse or spray.
- If your hair is medium to thick and naturally wavy, use a gel or cream.
- If your hair is straightened, try using a combination of leave-in conditioner, wrapping lotion, and castor oil.
Step 4. Untangle the tangled hair
Use a wide-toothed comb to untangle frizzy hair. Tousled hair will spoil a neat tight curl, but it won't bother the messy 1980s curls too much. However, in both styles, the tangled hair can become even more tangled, making it difficult to straighten after curling it with a straw.
Step 5. Part the hair into sections
Take about 8 cm sections of mohawk hair in the middle of the scalp, the area around it, and the back of the head. The hair will be split into three sections making it suitable for curling. Comb the hair outward away from the scalp and then pinch each section. Meanwhile, leave the first section of hair you want to style.
The number of partings is determined by the length and thickness of your hair, as well as how much hair you want to curl at one time. You can split your hair into more sections if your hair is very thick or long
Method 2 of 3: Creating Tight Curls
Step 1. Take and moisten the hair shaft at the back of the head
Separate the section of hair located at the back of the head with your fingers. So, after that, you can take the section of hair that is closer to your face and it will be easier to curl your hair. Moisturize the hair shaft by spraying a small amount of water from the bottle.
- Keep in mind that the thicker the section of hair you take, the bigger the curls will be. Pick up a fair amount of hair each time you use the straw if you just want to get a little curly pattern.
- To get a light curly pattern, take only 2 cm thick hair. Later, this section can be split into several smaller parts.
Step 2. Wrap your hair tightly around the straw
Start by wrapping the ends of your hair around one end of the first straw. Twist the hair until it runs out or there is no more space left on the straw. Be sure to wrap your hair tightly around the straw, but don't need to pull your hair so tightly that you feel pain.
- For the tightest curls, wrap your hair horizontally through a straw.
- If you want to get small, elongated spiral curls, twist your hair around a straw. There is no need to flatten the hair on the straw. Keep the hair curled.
Step 3. Keep the straw in position with bobby pins
Take a bobby pin and attach it near the roots of the hair that has been wrapped around the straw. Slide the bobby pin through the center of the straw and through the loop of hair that surrounds it. After that, if you run out of space, the bobby pin may have to be placed in a different place.
Step 4. Wrap the next section of hair around the other straw
Attach hair clips every time you finish winding your hair. Keep wrapping your hair around the straw until it's all gone. Try to wrap your hair in the same size and pattern.
While this technique can be used to create a variety of curly hair styles and sizes, try to wrap the entire section of hair as closely as possible. Various curly hair patterns may be used by experienced hairstylists when they want to create a unique hairstyle. However, the process is quite difficult
Step 5. Leave the straw until the hair is completely dry
It may take 3-6 hours, depending on your hair type.
- When drying your hair overnight, try wrapping a silk scarf or shower cap over your hair.
- If you remove the straw while your hair is still wet, you'll end up with a messy 1980s style curl. While it may also be good, this hairstyle will be very different from the results you expect. Don't waste the time you spend twisting your hair and waiting just because the rush is in the final stages.
Step 6. Carefully remove the straw
Remove each strand of hair one by one. Start by releasing the clamp. After that, untwist the hair by twisting the straw in the opposite direction. Depending on your hair type, removing the pins alone may also cause the hair to fall off on its own.
Step 7. Style your hair as desired
After removing the straw, your hair will most likely look like a single layer made up of several sections. To make your hair appear thicker and bouncy, try separating sections of hair into smaller curls with your fingers. Simply slide your hands under the layers of hair and gently shake them to loosen the curls.
- Keep in mind that the texture of the initial hair will affect the final result. However, the final appearance produced by this technique is not always predictable before trying.
- If you have naturally straight hair and don't tend to hold it in shape, a little hairspray will help maintain the curly look. Also, be careful when combing and styling your hair after curling it.
Method 3 of 3: Creating 1980s Style Curls
Step 1. Take and dampen the first section of hair
Spray water on the first section of hair you want to curl.
- The smaller the section of hair you take, the larger the volume will be.
- Keep in mind that this technique works best on long hair that is straight, but not too voluminous.
Step 2. Wrap your hair around the first straw
Start by wrapping the ends of your hair around the straw several times until you reach the roots. Make your hair loose and irregular, but not too loose so that it doesn't fall out of the straw easily.
Step 3. Keep the hair in position
Use bobby pins to hold the straw and hair in place on your scalp. Spray a small amount of hairspray into each strand of hair. Hairspray will help maintain the curl pattern once you're done.
Step 4. Repeat the above steps until all of your hair is wrapped around the straw
Unlike when creating tight curls, you don't have to part your hair into equal sections or twist them in the same way.
Since this 1980s curly look tends to be messy, you can even leave some sections of your hair alone
Step 5. Remove the straw while your hair is still wet
Wait for 2-3 hours first for the hair to curl. After that, remove the hair clip and untie the hair with your hands. Use your fingers to develop a curly hair pattern. Use a little hair oil to soften the hair so it's easier to manage.
Keep in mind that in this technique, your hair will be intentionally tangled to create volume. Therefore, the results will be difficult to comb. So, after that, style your hair with your fingers
Tips
- By separating curly hair tightly, you can get curly hair that looks naturally bouncy according to your hair type.
- The tight curling technique is a great way to style your hair during the transition period when your hair has been straightened back to its original state. This curly shape will help bring together the two types of hair textures as they grow. This unheated curling technique such as with a straw is also the safest to use during the transition back to its natural curl pattern.
- If you want to create large curls or wavy hair, try using a larger bubble tea straw instead of a regular straw when using the tight curl technique.
- Although the cheapest tool for getting curly hairstyles is a straw, commercial rollers are also available in the market. This roller is claimed to be able to create the same hairstyle with a much shorter drying time.
- If your hair is straight and is usually left loose, keep in mind that once you've permed it, your hair will appear much shorter.
